Expected Release Date: May 1, 2012Publisher: Howling Mad PressImprint: NThis is a Quickie Review. For the full review, please visit The Romanceaholic.

Expected Release Date: May 1, 2012Publisher: Howling Mad PressImprint: N/AAuthor’s Website: kendallgrey.comMy Source for This Book: Gift from the authorPart of a Series: Yes, Book 1, Just BreatheSeries Best Read In Order: N/ASteam Level: Steamy

I admit it — I’m not used to Urban Fantasy that doesn’t involve vampires, werewolves, or at a bare minimum, the fae. It’s because of this that when I picked up Inhale and found myself thrown into a watery world of marine science and psychic connections, of dreamscapes and prophecies, of Elementals and Sentinels, and of damaged heroes and heroines drowing in guilt, I simply couldn’t put it down. There was something so fresh and exciting about this story, and even though I found myself wishing for a more thorough world-building, I also found myself so enchanted with the characters themselves that I didn’t mind nearly as much as I normally would have.

In the end, while there were a few moments where I wished the editing had been a little tighter, I was certainly impressed by this story. With an original premise, interesting characters, multi-dimensional villains, and some delicious chemistry and sensuality, I really enjoyed it.

A very solid 4/5 Stars

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Worth mentioning about this series is the fact that author Kendall Grey is donating all profits from the sale of the trilogy to programs that educate people about whales and the challenges they face! She also requests “ if you’re thinking of buying INHALE, please consider purchasing the e-book instead of the paperback. E-books save trees, cost less, and bring in much more money for the whales. If you don’t have an e-reader, you can…download the free Kindle app or Nook app for your computer, tablet, or phone and read e-books there.”

I myself would also like to add that Amazon has added a new online “cloud reader” that no longer requires you to install any software — just purchase and start reading!